NHS Confederation
Number of people in hospital with flu ‘rising at a very concerning rate’
When comparing to last winter, the average number of flu patients in hospital in England each day last week is up sharply.
NHS is ‘living on borrowed time’ and only Labour can fix it – Wes Streeting
The Health Secretary has said failing hospitals will be named and shamed in league tables and NHS managers sacked if they cannot improve.
Failing hospitals to be named and shamed in league tables under Government plans
NHS England will carry out a ‘no holds barred’ review of NHS performance across England with the results made public in league tables.
NHS and care regulator needs ‘rapid turnaround’, report finds
Dr Penny Dash has published her final findings into the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
NHS and care regulator needs ‘rapid turnaround’, report finds
Dr Penny Dash has published her final findings into the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
40,000 extra NHS appointments ‘will create less than a fifth of activity needed’
Labour set a target of having 92% of patients begin routine hospital treatment within 18 weeks of referral by the end of this parliament.
Junior doctors should call off strike if parties agree to talks – health leaders
There are rising concerns about the impact of upcoming strikes.
Health leaders plan staff cuts amid ‘substantial’ saving targets, survey finds
NHS bosses told the poll ‘something has to give’ as the health service faces ‘extraordinary levels of demand’.
Minister tells of own experience of A&Es treating ‘so many’ elderly patients
Helen Whately said she had gained further insight into the healthcare front line after a broken ankle and spending time in hospital with relatives.
Junior doctors across England continue strike action
Further joint strikes by consultants and junior doctors are planned for October 2, 3 and 4.